5 Fights About Money in Marriage

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I've never been a materialistic person. Thrift stores for my kids school clothes? A public education? Cooking at home instead of funding McDonald's billion dollar empire? Sign me up. But lately, I've been feeling resentful - right or wrong. I need a break.

Rex and I need to look at the budget again and decide what is "fair". For example: He's flying to New York next week to see a friend. His justification? It's free money based on mileage he's built up from work.

On one hand, it makes perfect cents - pun intended. On the other, I don't get mileage on my Mommy Credit Card for driving the kids to karate, dance, school, doctors, friends' houses, swim lessons, etc.. Does that mean I don't get a vacation?

This article brings up a ton of good points on why couples fight about cash. In short order they are:

1. Neglect (Pssst... it's more about not paying attention to the marraige than the finances.)